US Bridges

SR 3007 (lr 48129) over Lehigh Riv-Norfolk/Sout

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Minsi Trail Bridge · Structure no. 000000000028758

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,134 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
34,912
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3007 (lr 48129) over Lehigh Riv-Norfolk/Sout is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3007 (lr 48129) over Lehigh Riv-Norfolk/Sout in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34,912 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,265 by 2032. The structure is 2,134 ft (650.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3007 (lr 48129)
CrossesLehigh Riv-Norfolk/Sout
LocationMinsi Trail Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61774, -75.35839
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,134 ft (650.4 m)
Longest span236 ft (71.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,912 (2024)
Projected traffic31,265 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3007 (lr 48129) over Lehigh Riv-Norfolk/Sout built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3007 (lr 48129) over Lehigh Riv-Norfolk/Sout in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3007 (lr 48129) over Lehigh Riv-Norfolk/Sout carry?

About 34,912 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3007 (lr 48129) over Lehigh Riv-Norfolk/Sout?

The structure is 2,134 ft (650.4 m) long with a longest span of 236 ft (71.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3007 (lr 48129) over Lehigh Riv-Norfolk/Sout?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.